Accounts Assistant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Widnes is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role involves handling transactional finance activities, including Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and communication skills, with opportunities for career growth and study support for AAT qualifications.

Benefits

Study Support

Benefits

Qualifications

• Current experience in an accounting role such as Accounts Assistant or similar.
• Confident with systems including accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating sales invoices and sending to customers.
• Daily bank reconciliation and ensuring the bank matches the accounts system.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Tools

Excel

Accounting Package

Word

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

WIDNES OFFICE BASED

26,000 to 27,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with SME business located in the Widnes area that is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team.

As an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant, you'll be working as part of a small team of 3 people and be responsible for transactional finance activities including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Bank Reconciliation and credit control.

This is the ideal role for an ambitious professional who is looking to make a long-term career in finance with a forward-thinking company. Due to growth, there will be the opportunity to rapidly expand your role over the next 12 months!

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Responsible for generating sales invoices and sending to customers
• Handling invoice queries and working closely with internal departments to resolve
• Inputting Purchase invoices onto the system and processing for payment
• Ensuring purchase invoices are accurate and querying with suppliers when required
• Daily bank reconciliation and ensuring the bank matches the accounts system
• Monitoring the debtors, sending payment reminders and following up by phone
• Producing weekly reports as required
• Reviewing weekly timesheets for accuracy to support the payroll process
• Adding stock updates each month on the system

THE PERSON:

• Current experience in an accounting role such as an; Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, or similar
• Confident with systems, including an Accounting package, Word and Excel
• Ideally already started or completed AAT Level 2 or 3, however, study support will be provided to right person
• Organised individual with a solid attention for detail
• Good communicator as you'll need to interact with internal departments, suppliers and customers

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant via the advert for immediate consideration.

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